1958 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2880 mm |
